CHOCOLATE CHERRY GRANOLA

Ingredients

• ​5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup natural wheat bran
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil or canola oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups dried cherries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
2. Combine oats, wheat bran, wheat germ, coconut, chia seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Combine maple syrup, coconut oil, cocoa and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Pour maple syrup mixture over oats mixture and stir until coated. Spread mixture in a greased large rimmed baking sheet.
5. Bake, stirring once, until browned, about 25 minutes.
6. Cool completely in pan on a rack.
7. Stir in cherries.
8. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. May be frozenfor up to 1 month.